Born with the mission to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change – JCI has had a rich history of providing essential development interventions to the youth, concerning critical matters that influence the society. This year JCI Bangladesh is organizing “Be the Change: Redefining the Stereotypes”, A One Day Symposium, as an extrapolation of its mission. This symposium intends to influence and enlighten young minds, by exploring the struggles of stereotypes and celebrating the stories of breaking free, so that they themselves can one day become the change that redefines stereotypes.
The Bangladeshi youth are playing a crucial role in advancing the socio-economic status of our country. They are taking new challenges and are being able to come up with new ideas and solutions that are making our lives easier. However, there are still some stereotypical ideologies that need to be redefined to ensure that today’s young generation are motivated and inspired to do new things, bring about new changes and contribute towards the betterment of our society.
Simultaneously, there are some trailblazers who have redefined stereotypes. They have mastered the grit to believe in a better world despite adversities. Challenging the status quo has been the defining characteristics of their lives.
JCI Bangladesh wants to empower the youth, through exposure to the unique experiences of these trailblazers, so that one may influence positive change in the society.
• The biggest 2018 JCI Bangladesh event titled “Be the Change: Redefining the Stereotypes”, a one-day symposium took place on 7th September 2018 at Helmet of RAOWA Convention Hall.
• Over 700 youths registered for the event and a large number of youths from different walks of life participated in the event. (Including public and private universities, different organizations etc)
• The event kicked off at 9:30 am.
• 12 different prominent individuals shared their stories of redefining the stereotypical ideologies and becoming successful in their lives. They inspired the youth to follow their dreams, create positive change.
• The Special Guest of Honor for the event was Asaduzzaman Noor, Honorable Minister of Cultural Affairs, People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
• The Convener for the event was 2018 National Vice President of JCI Bangladesh, Erfan Haque.
• The event started with the national anthem, JCI Creed, Mission, Vision and a fabulous performance by the very talented performers from the PFDA.
Speakers:
01. Don Sumdany- CEO, Wikreate
02. Naveed Mahbub- Founder and CEO, Naveed’s Comedy Club
03. Sajida Rahman Danny- Founder President, PFDA
04. Afroza Parveen- Co-Founder & Managing Director, Ujjwala
05. Nusrat Faria Mazhar- Renowned Media Personality
06. Khijir Hayat Khan- Filmmaker and Creative Director, KHK Productions
07. Iftekhairul Islam- Assistant Superintendent of Police, DMP
08. Nazia Andaleeb Preema- Visual Artist and President WIL
09. Nazim Farhan Choudhury- Managing Director, ADCOMM
10. Nurun Nahar Begum- Senior Programme Officer, Action Aid Bangladesh
11. Zaiba Tahyya, Founder and CEO at FEM- Female Empowerment Movement
12. Mahmud Hossain, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Grameenphone
• A talk show about JCI also took place where the Past National Presidents of JCI Bangladesh, Advisors and 2018 National President took part. The talk show gave the audience a detailed idea about JCI, JCI Bangladesh, the future plans and the role played by the organization for the development of youth.
• The event was completely free of charge and complimentary snacks and lunch were provided to all the participants.
